Edna A. Lehman

Edna A. Lehman, age 98, died unexpectedly on October 28, 2015 following complications from a fall. She was born on February 9, 1917 at Union Star Cheese Factory in Zittau, WI which was founded in 1911 by her parents, the late Henry and Ida(Speigelberg)Metzig. Edna married the 'hired hand' Eugene Lehman, on November 7, 1942, at the factory. The ceremony was delayed a few minutes when the doorbell rang and a cheese customer had to be waited on. Eugene preceded Edna in death on July 27, 1999. Edna attended high school in Oshkosh. Edna and Gene owned and operated Union Star from 1966 until retiring in 1980. Edna's entire life revolved around the cheese factory. She was a hard worker, but loved every minute of it! She would sometimes fall asleep at the most inopportune time (like during the Indianapolis 500). Edna was proud Union Star is still in operation today by third and fourth generation Metzig's. Edna received her cheesemaker license in 1966 and was one of the first women in Wisconsin to do so. She was a life member of American Legion Auxiliary Post 391, a volunteer at the Veterans Home in King, and an active member at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Zittau. Even though she did not sew, she loved making quilts with the quilters at Immanuel. Edna is survived by two daughters, Carol(Philip)Young, Appleton and Beth(Roger)VanGroll, Little Chute; four grandchildren, Sara(David)Wollgast, Verona, IL; Laura(Shawn)Everhart, Brussels, Belgium; Maia VanGroll and Alexander(Clare)VanGroll, both of Little Chute; four great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Clare Wollgast and Nolan and Calvin Everhart; three sisters-in-law, Lydia Metzig, AZ; Ruby Niemuth, Clintonville; and Anne Lehman, Hortonville; a brother-in-law, Vilas(Linda)Lehman, Arbor Vitae; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Tyler VanGroll; a brother, Harvey; three brothers-in-law, Reinhard(Geraldine)Lehman, Vernon Lehman, and Harold Niemuth; a sister-in-law, Eileen(Hollis)Sether. A celebration of Edna's life will be held on Monday, November 2, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9077 North Rd., Fremont. Pastor Mark Kinney will officiate. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call at the Lewin Funeral Home, Fremont, on Sunday from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The family will also greet family and friends after the church service. A memorial fund has been established.
Edna's family wishes to extend a special Thank You to the 5th floor staff at AMC, as well as the staff and residents at the Renaissance for the wonderful care and friendship. Edna loved people and people loved her! "I had a wonderful life!"
Mom and Grandma, we will miss you and always love you!